Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $3,250 for the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape — a $3,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape?

The Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape?

The Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

What movement does the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 run compared to the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape uses the Sellita SW261-1.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

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MSRP $150

Zero West S5e Spitfire Escape

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MSRP $3,250

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

S5e Spitfire Escape42mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

S5e Spitfire Escape41h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

S5e Spitfire Escape100m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

S5e Spitfire Escape$3,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW261-1

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$3,250

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